Margate make the trip to Surrey this Saturday as they take on Merstham at The Hybrid Fitness Stadium in their latest Isthmian South-East fixture. Kick-off is at 3pm.
The Blues head into the clash looking to build on a dramatic late comeback in their Bank Holiday Monday fixture, where a 96th-minute equaliser earned a 3-3 draw away at Ashford United. Despite the spirited finish, Margate have collected just two points from their opening three games and will be eager to notch their first win of the campaign.
Hosts Merstham have made a solid start to their season, picking up seven points from their first four league games. On Bank Holiday Monday, they let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at home to Jersey Bulls. Their only league defeat so far came in a narrow 2-1 loss to AFC Croydon Athletic. Like Margate, Merstham exited the Emirates FA Cup at the Preliminary Round stage, losing 4-2 at home to Faversham Town.
Team News
Margate will be without Emmanuel Oke after the midfielder suffered an ankle injury during the draw at Ashford United. However, there is some positive news, with Louie Atkins in contention for a return to the squad. Meanwhile, fitness concerns over Ben Greenhalgh and Sam Blackman have eased, with both players coming through Thursday night’s training session.
Last Season’s Encounter
The corresponding fixture last season was a thrilling contest, finishing 3-3. Ibrahim Olutade scored a hat-trick for the Blues, including a dramatic 91st-minute goal that looked to have secured all three points—only for Aidan Brown to equalise for Merstham deep into stoppage time in the 100th minute.
Match Details
Kick-off: 3pm
Stadium: The Hybrid Fitness Stadium, Weldon Way, Merstham, Surrey RH1 3QB
Admission Prices:
Adults: £10.00
Concessions (Over 60, Registered Disabled, Students): £6.00
Under 16s: £3.00
We look forward to seeing our travelling supporters back the Blues on the road as we aim for that first league win of the season!
